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Configuring IPv4 Multicast VPN Support
This chapter describes how to configure IPv4 Multicast Virtual Private Network (MVPN) support on
Cisco 7600 series routers. Release 12.2(18)SXE and later releases support MVPN when the router is
operating in PFC3B mode or PFC3BXL mode.
Note
For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, refer to the
Cisco IOS
Master Command List
, Release 12.2SX at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/mcl/122sxmcl/12_2sx_mcl_book.html
This chapter contains these sections:
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Understanding How MVPN Works, page 25-1
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MVPN Configuration Guidelines and Restrictions, page 25-7
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Configuring MVPN, page 25-8
Tip
For additional information (including configuration examples and troubleshooting information), see the
documents listed on this page:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps368/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Understanding How MVPN Works
These sections describe MVPN:
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MVPN Overview, page 25-2
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Multicast Routing and Forwarding and Multicast Domains, page 25-2
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Multicast Distribution Trees, page 25-2
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Multicast Tunnel Interfaces, page 25-5
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PE Router Routing Table Support for MVPN, page 25-6
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Multicast Distributed Switching Support, page 25-6
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Hardware-Assisted IPv4 Multicast, page 25-6